Posts Tagged ‘X-Mas’

Atheists: what are the flaws in this teleological argument?

Many philosophers, of which I believe St. Thomas Aquinas was one, have spoken about the teleological argument for God’s existence. One of the arguments basically states the following idea:

A table cannot create itself. It requires tools, nails, wood, and most importantly, a carpenter. By this analogy, the universe could not have self assembled. It would have required a creator.

Perhaps we cannot agree that it was the Christian God that created the cosmos. But wouldn’t you agree that there had to be some entity or force that assembled the universal domain? Perhaps you could say that it was an extraterrestrial being, or a disembodied spirit, or a deity of some kind. Am I correct in my logic here?

What are the flaws, if any, in the above argument? Doesn’t it make sense, and doesn’t it sound perfectly logical? Please explain your response.

Dusty answers:

The main problem with that argument is you are still left with “who or what created the creator”.

Steven asks…

Suggestions of X-Mas gift for Dad?

I get stuck on this every year, and I’m basically out of ideas. We dont really care that much about materialistic things and holidays(especially him), but I still want to get him something anyway because I love him and I know he is going to give me gifts.

I was thinking about getting him a new bed set because his is just like old worn-out sheets, and a box set of a show he likes that hasnt been on for years, but I dont know, does that sound okay? He doesnt need any tools or anything because he is a carpenter and I’m sure he gets sick of seeing all that stuff. Any advice on good dad gifts?
Also, I am far from rich so the flat screen TV idea is out, he’d probably just beak it watching football anyway lol.

Dusty answers:

Maybe concert tickets to a favorite band? I try thinking of bands I know my dad liked when he was younger, I actually just purchased Chicago tickets. Concerts always make dad’s forget about life for a bit and just have fun. Hope this helped

Ruth asks…

I want to start my own Business as a sole trader first, any advice?

want to go out on my own and start working for my self, but how easy is it to get set up, is it as complicated as it some people make it sound, or is it the just the case of tell the tax people, open a business account, find an accountant and then buy a van and your away?

Would it be to stressful to do it if I’m due to start my degree in Construction Managment this september? I’m a carpenter origionally so I can work on the tools and have a good set of contacts in the industry.

I want to be professional about it with a proper logo, letter heads web page and business cards because if all went well I’d like to expand in the future with the end result being at least a medium sized company with a fleet of vans that worked nationally throughout the UK

Any advice would be great

Dusty answers:

Yep its that easy, I didn’t find it too stressful. Check out www.123send.net for the cheapest solution I could find for taking card payments, I found this very convenient for my customers and good for taking deposits, payment over phone etc plus the ability to accept card payments makes your business look more professional. I also got a set of uniforms made up with company logo embroidered on from www.logos4polos.com which was fairly cheap but again makes you look a lot more professional.

Keep all your receipts and put 25% of your profit in a separate savings account ready for the tax man and you shouldn’t go far wrong, spending the tax money is the number one cause of start up businesses folding.

Chris asks…

Homework PLZzzzZZ HeLp!!?

1. A place you would most likely find (eminent) actors. A.small theater b.alaska c.grocery store d.hollywood